Current Affairs - Places - Discussion

New Delhi hosted the All India Water Secretaries’ Conference organised by the Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation under the Ministry of Jal Shakti. Chaired by the Union Minister of Jal Shakti, Shri C. R. Patil, the conference focused on scientific water resource management, groundwater conservation, dam safety, and evidence-based policymaking. Key discussions included the nationwide #CatchTheRain 2026 campaign, progress of irrigation and water bodies censuses, reuse of treated water, groundwater conservation measures, and implementation of the State Water Reforms Framework across all States and Union Territories.